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Travel to Uncasville, Connecticut to discover some of the hidden beaches along the Atlantic Coast. The town, best known as the location of the Mohegan Indian reservation and the Mohegan Sun casino, is just ten miles from the Atlantic Ocean, which means there are a number of beaches within driving distance. Grab a swimsuit and a pair of sunglasses, and head for the waves.

New London Beaches

New London, Connecticut, is directly south of Uncasville, about a 10-minute drive away. The city has two public beaches, Greens Harbor Beach and Ocean Beach Park. Greens Harbor has a sandy beach, as well as a harbor area with docks for boats. A lifeguard is on duty during the summer months and food concessions are nearby. Ocean Beach Park offers a half-mile-long boardwalk as well as a sandy beach. The park also has a playground, an Olympic-size swimming pool and a water slide. An entry fee applies.

Beaches in Waterford

Waterford, Connecticut, is just south of New London, a 15-minute drive from Uncasville. The town has several beaches that are open to the public. Pleasure Beach has 100 feet of sandy beach on Long Island Sound. A lifeguard is on duty between late June and Labor Day. Waterford Beach park offers a quarter mile of beach and a tidal marsh area. An access fee applies, and parking is limited. Kiddie Beach is a small sandy beach on the Niantic River. The beach offers boat access and has a picnic area.

Groton Beaches

Groton, Connecticut, is just across the Oxboro River from New London and is about a 15-minute drive from Uncasville. Eastern Point Beach is a small beach whose playground, picnic tables and shallow waters make it ideal for families. A lifeguard is on duty during the summer months. Those parking at the beach will need to purchase a parking pass from the Groton Parks and Recreation Department. Esker Point Park has a 600-foot-long sandy beach. Lifeguards are on duty in the summer, when restrooms and a concession stand are also open.

Old Lyme Beaches

Old Lyme, Connecticut, is 15 miles southeast of Uncasville, about a 20-minute drive. The town has two public beaches. Sound View Beach is a sandy beach that is open to the public, with no entry fee, but parking is limited. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance of the beach. White Sands Beach is located right on Long Island Sound. The beach has a picnic area and a gazebo, and a nature conservancy abuts the property. Parking is for residents only during the summer, but there is no fee for non-residents to bike or walk in.

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